Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer - Mechanical; Wastewater
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Utility Technician -
Engineering
Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you're sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We'll provide you with industry‑leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Whoare United Utilities?
United Utilitiesisaccountableforwater and wastewater services in the North Westof England. From we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North Westin 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North Weststronger, greener, and healthier.
Whatever area of our business your interests lie in, ouraward winning apprenticeprogramme will give you first-class training and support,aligned with an in-depth understanding of your chosen business area - so that you can develop the skills you need to progress your career as you make a real contribution to the communities we serve.
Working in theNorth
Westmeansthere'sa lot of ground to cover. You could have the opportunity to work in the heart of the Lake District, or you could sample a taste of city life. As well as ourmain officein Warrington we also recruit for a varietyofroles based across the North West; we have 575 wastewater treatmentworksand 96 water treatment works in areas from Crewe in Cheshire to Carlisle in Cumbria.
Whichever schemeyou join,you'llbe at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry.
Ready to flow into your future with us? Life as a United Utilities ApprenticeOur apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits.
You'llhave a dedicated mentor and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is thatyou'rewilling to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively.
Start living your future, today!As a Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer - Mechanical (Wastewater) you'll learn how to:
- ensure our mechanical assets and equipment are always running up to standard on our wastewater treatment works
- work as part of a dedicated team focussed on ensuring our plants continue to operate at maximum efficiency
- work with a wide range of equipment, be able to identify any faults and carry out routine maintenance, following the company's rigorous health and safety standards
- schedule maintenance activity and organise your workload effectively
Your apprenticeship will last
48months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Water industry asset maintenance technician (mechanical) standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
During your first year,you'llspend3 days per week over a 8-month duration during term time at the Bolton Technical Training Centre. If youdo not live near, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends.
Onceyou'vecompleted your apprenticeshipyou'll be asked to join part of a formal standby rota, which may require you to do some out ofhours work. Don'tworry your training will prepare you for this, but we doadvisethat you apply for a vacancythat'srelatively easyfor you to get to, as we would need you to travel to the site easily.
You will need to be mobile in thisrole,we'll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the road!
What we're looking for:We're looking for someone keen to gain hands‑on experience, develop practical skills, and achieve the standards needed to succeed in this role.
- Manage a work/college balance.
- Work and communicate within multiple teams/work areas.
- Take responsibility for own learning and workload.
5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C or grades 9-4, which must include Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject.
Why choose us to kickstart your career?- Secure your future – Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme*
- As springboard to your…
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